English Question Paper

Si.
XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL, BARIPADA

SESSION: 2020 - 21
PRE·MID TERM EXAMINATION
DATE OF EXAMINATION: 10/08/2020
CLASS: X MAX. MARKS: 40

SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 1 1/2 HRS.
Glrf:<l!=J:l;;\Wf'/STRl,JCTIONS:
f This question paper consists 10 numbers of questions in 4 pages and has three
s~ctions A, B & C.
2. Wrire the correct question number before answering a particular question.
3. Bits of a given question should be answered together.
.J, Alf the questions are compulsory.
-------·--------·--------·--·---- ___..___________________________
SECTION- A (READING): 10 Marks
1. Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions by writing the option
that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheet (1 xS:5)
Passa9e 1
REMINISCENCE
I set out on a difficult path
Full of confidence and hope,
Unmindful of the stones
Strewn on n1y path ..
The long and winding path
Ren,inded n,e of my Journey ahead.

I could feel my strength ebbing away,
Yet I felt, with anything
I could cope
Then emerged a saviour
From the depth of gloom .
As on an inky-black night.
Shines radiantly. the moon..
Infusing new spirit in me
Dispelling my gloom
A little sympathy
A little encouragement.
Refreshed my tired soul
Expecting nothing 1n return,
The stranger faded away ...
Memories still. gently
Reprimand me..
Not even a simple 'Thank You '
Could you say?
I extend a silent gratitude
To this epitome of kindness. so rare
Who found the time
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And compassion
To show and say, "I care I"
Questions :
a. When the poet began his Journey, he was not aware of tt1e that t1C1 would •Jxp11rtnnc1:1
In later stages.
(i) joys (ii) challenges (ill} promises (Iv) expec:lation&
b Whenever he felt that he had lost his strength, he tumself wllh lhe thought that he
could adjust with anything
(i) pampered (ii) convinced (iii) appreciated {iv) strengthened
c The stranger appeared from the depth of gloom and _ _ _ the poet
{i) helped (1i) saved (Ill) troubled (IV) motivated
d As a reward for his helpful deed, the stranger e,<pected _ _ __

(i) something (ii) a lot (Iii) nothing (iv) many things
e A word in the passage which means the same as 'to make a feeling disappear
(i) emerging (fl) cjispelling (iii) Infusing (,v) Winding
2. Eggs should be considered a 'Superfood' because they can boost health and tackle obesity,
researchers claimed on Tuesday Nut(itlonlsts say eggs are one or the most nutrient - dense
foods and are recommending one per day for the maximum benefit. They say despite being low
1n calories, eggs are a rich source of protein and are packed with nutrients thought essenlial for
good health, particularly v1tam1n D, Vllamln 8 12, Selenium and choline. The high levels of
antioxidants found in eggs mean they could even help prevent age-related macular
degeneration - a leading cause of blindness (1 x5=-5)
a. Egg 1s considered a super food because ll 1s used

I) to repair the cells 1i) to tackle obesity iii) to increase fat 1v) none of lhese
b Nutrrtlonists recommend the egg for the maximum benefit . .

I) one per day Ii) two per day lli) three per day iv) four per day
c. Eggs are the rfeh source of . _..

i) Vitamin - A ii) Vltan1in - C ul) Vitamin - E iv) Protein
d Eggs contain the hfgh levels of antioxidants Which may be helpful to prevent ...
i) obesity ii) paralysis Iii) cholera 1v) blindness
e. Trace a word fron, the passage which means 'exlremly important'

I) tackle h) essential Ill) crucial
IV) Prevent
PAGE 20F4
SECTION - B (WRITING & GRAMMAR): 10 Marks
3. Write e short paragraph on Virtual Classes tn about I00 words Include definrtion, how 1t is
conducted, its pros and cons (5marks] 100 words [5]
4. rill In the blanks p1ck1ng suitable words from the options given [ 1x3]
We'll talk about 1t a (a) later l have (b) important piece of
work lo complete tonight. I can't spare (c) time nght now
a (1) an ( Ii) little (iii) some (iv) a

b (1) little (Ii) few (111) some (1V) a little
c (I) some (Ii) any(iti) much (Iv) a
5. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech [1x2]

(1) Mother said to her son , "How will you achieve this?'
(ll)The Government says. ·our city will soon run entirely on renewable energy
SECTION-C (Literature) : 20 Marks

6. Reed the following excerpts given from your textbooks and answer the questions that follow
Wlth a satisfied expression he regarded the field of ripe corn wtth Its flowers, draped 1n a curtain
of rain But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones
began to fall. These truly did resemble new silver coins The boys exposing themselves to rain,
ran out to collect the frozen pearls [1 x3]
Quesuons .-
a) Why was Lencho satisfied?
b) What do the frozen pearls' refer to?
c) Trace the word in the passage which means - covered w,th'.
7. Some say the world will end in fire [1x3=3]

Some say in ice
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire
a. The poet's opinion of the world 1n these line is - that -

i) 1t will end ,n ice ii) it will end In fire iii) it will never end iv) it will neither end In fire nor ice
b 'F ,re' signifies -

i) deep love 1i) anger iii) greed IV) cruelty
c The rhyme scheme of the passage is -

i) abab ii) abaa Iii) abba Iv) aabb
8. Answer any two of the following questions [30-40words) [2x2J

, What did the people of South Africa suffer from ?
II What does the postmaster do to answer Lencho's Letter?
iit What encouraged Hari Singh to make Anil hts next prey?
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9. Answer any two of the following questions (40-50words] (2x3]
i. What is man's natural emotion, according to Mandela?
ii. What experiments did Griffin carry out? What was the final result of those experiments?
iii. What suggestions were given by Dr Heriot to Mrs Pumphery at the initial stage?
10. Answer any one of the question in about 75 w ords. (4]

What kind of people were the post office employees? Was Lencho justified in calling them 'a
bunch of crooks'?
OR
How did Mrs Pumphrey show her concern for Tricki when he was at the surgery?
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Si.

XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL, BARIPADA

CLASS: X MAX. MARKS: 40

Ren,inded n,e of my Journey ahead.

d As a reward for his helpful deed, the stranger e,<pected _ _ __

a. Egg 1s considered a super food because ll 1s used

b Nutrrtlonists recommend the egg for the maximum benefit . .

c. Eggs are the rfeh source of . _..

e. Trace a word fron, the passage which means 'exlremly important'

a (1) an ( Ii) little (iii) some (iv) a

5. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech [1x2]

SECTION-C (Literature) : 20 Marks

7. Some say the world will end in fire [1x3=3]

a. The poet's opinion of the world 1n these line is - that -

b 'F ,re' signifies -

c The rhyme scheme of the passage is -

8. Answer any two of the following questions [30-40words) [2x2J

10. Answer any one of the question in about 75 w ords. (4]

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